Venture Principal
Jun Wakabayashi
Jun is our Venture Principal who plays a crucial role in identifying and evaluating promising early-stage startups in the U.S. for high potential growth. As our “eyes and ears”, Jun actively seeks out innovative companies and founders with disruptive ideas. By immersing himself in local markets and engaging with both founder and investor communities across SEA, Jun has been able to establish an extensive network that keeps AppWorks top of mind for startups seeking funding, community, and support. Prior to AppWorks, Jun attended NYU Stern where he received a B.S. in Finance, and spent the following years conducting sector-based market research at Focus Reports. Outside of work, Jun is an avid meditator and invests an inordinate amount of time maintaining both his physical and spiritual wellness.
Venture Principal
若林純
Jun 負責針對美國區域發掘並評估有潛力的新創公司，深入當地市場，透過積極尋找具有顛覆性想法的創新公司和創業者，建立創業家和投資人之間的緊密合作關係。2017 年加入 AppWorks 擔任分析師、2022 年升任經理、2023 年升任協理，長期經營海外新創社群，贏得創業者、投資人、生態系建立者信任，使 AppWorks 成為區域內創業者尋求各種創業支持首選。擁有紐約大學史登商學院財務學士學位，曾任職於 Focus Reports 完成多個深度市場研究。工作之餘熱衷冥想以維持平衡身心。
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